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It’s all about Jesus.
Artist Tom duBois did something very different in the composition of this painting. Although Jesus is not at the center of the painting, the viewers eyes cannot escape the presence of the Savior of the world. MORE
“Lazarus! Come forth!”
Have you even considered how Lazarus might have faced the second and final time that he would die? Do you think he would be afraid? MORE
Who is this man that Jesus reaches out to?
One day while visiting the Garden of Gethsemane, artist Tom duBois took a picture of a beggar. He used the image of the man as a model for this man who reaches out to Jesus. MORE
“Oh give thanks unto the Lord.”
Through out the New Testament there are many stories of people who were healed. One such man was healed of leprosy. MORE
“Behold the Lamb of God!”
According to Jewish law, a lamb to be offered for sacrifice must be ”without spot or blemish.” The little lamb being held by this young girl would not be suitable for a sacrifice due to the spotted blemishes on its head and left hind quarter. MORE
The Bride
Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.” (Rev. 19:6-7) MORE
“They spread their garments in the way...”
It was customary among the Jews to herald the approach of a king by spreading one's garments in the road. This symbolic act was one of submission to his sovereignty over their lives and illustrated their willingness to be placed under his complete authority. MORE
Which Pharisee is Nicodemus?
Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God.” MORE
In the shadows...
Just who is the man holding the rope of the donkey as Jesus enter Jerusalem?
He was an African Jew who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. He heard the music, saw the crowd, and watched with amused interest as this man came into town on a donkey.
The disciples were thrilled to be following their teacher into Jerusalem. Never had there been such joy. In a few days, after celebrating the Passover with them and instituting his Holy Supper, Jesus would tell them: “I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” MORE
“Suffer the little children...”
“He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 18:2-4) MORE
“So what? Who Cares?”
How is it that these three women, standing in the midst of the songs, music, and noise, could appear to be so disinterested? MORE
Shame on you.
Have you even been too ashamed to even lift your head? Has your sin been so heavy that weighs you down as if the entire world is on your back?
It could be that you know what this woman feels like. It could be that, like her, life is a burden. MORE
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay..”
Archeologist can almost describe an entire culture by shards (broken pieces) of pottery they find when they dig. Clay pots were common, practical, and cheap.
There were many different type of people in the crowd on that Sunday in Jerusalem. Some were their to pay honor to the Son of David, others to hope this man was the Messiah who would set them free from the Romans, and some who were just curios. MORE
A Dead god of stone.
It is not known if, in fact, a statue of Caesar stood on the road that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on. In 42 BC, Caesar was formally deified as "the Divine Julius" (Divus Iulius), and Caesar Augustus henceforth became Divi filius ("Son of a God").
High above the procession stands the local Roman governor who watches with suspicion as this unknown man draws such a crowd. Pontius Pilate was in Jerusalem to observe, from a political point of view, the Jewish Passover. MORE
The Enemy waits.
St. Luke, following the temptation of Christ in the wilderness, says that Satan retreated to wait for a more opportune time. (Luke 4:1-13) MORE
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you produce much fruit.”
“I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.” (Ps. 61:4)
This part of the Hosanna image is not a tent per se. It is a shelter for the seller of fruit, fabric, baskets, and other trinkets. MORE
“My kingdom is not of this world.”
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." MORE
“This is my Son.”
Although there is no direct reference to the presence of a dove at the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, the artist, Tom duBois, placed one in the painting as a reference to the baptism of Jesus. MORE
“You are my sheep.”
Throughout God’s Holy Word, his believers are referred to as sheep. Jesus in John 10:14, "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me Why? What is about sheep that we should be compared them
In the entire painting of “Blessed Is He” there are only two subjects who are looking directly at the viewer. One is the little girl on the right of this image. Who is she and why is she looking at you?
